How can Mould affect the immune and respiratory system...?!
Question: How can Mould affect the immune and respiratory system....?
My 9 year old daughter is in a classroom that is clearly infested with mould... the smell is overpowering.... she has constant headaches, moodiness, irritability .... i realise it's connected but i'm also pre empting a drawn out intolerable discussion with the Headmaster... so, my question is, does anyone have any fabulously crystal clear links i can bombard him with to make it blatantly obvious as to the ghastly health risks associated with mould exposure .?.?
Any help would be enormously appreciated.... thanks in advance.
Peace 2 all
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Any help would be enormously appreciated.... thanks in advance.
Peace 2 all
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you could also contact your local council or health dept for information,so you have hands on knowledge to take in with you as well.its not good for anyones health,my daughter is asmatic and her bedroom has lots of mould(reoccurring).i have contacted the realestate so the owner can have it fixed,but no answer to my plea as yet.let me know how you go too.i have seen shows on tv,where they almost had to rebuild a home due to excessive strong/toxic moulds..Health Question & Answer
Have a Health Inspector show up at the School A.S.A.P.!!!!
The longer the mold is there in Building, the more harm
its causing the Children! Health Question & Answer
The longer the mold is there in Building, the more harm
its causing the Children! Health Question & Answer
It messes and can possible transfer to the lungs causing death in folks with asthma and other breathing problems.Health Question & Answer
Go to Education DepartmentHealth Question & Answer
inform other parents, put pressure on them.Health Question & Answer
What we have not really realized before is that when our children develop allergies in school, it could be because of the school building itself.
These days many schools are being inspected for mold and it is being found in a lot of them. Since mold has come to the forefront as one of the leading reasons people have indoor allergies, schools are being scrutinized more closely.
There has been a rise in the number of visits to the doctor for allergy related illnesses in recent years. It has been discovered that mold in homes and other buildings can be responsible for a large number of these allergies.
Some schools have been forced to close or relocate children to temporary buildings while the school has had the mold remediation done.
Mould growth occurs within 48-72 hours from the initial wetting period. If the presence of moisture is noted, then drying should take place immediately in order to minimize the potential for mould growth.
Health effects for both humans and animals range from negligible to severe, depending upon the type of mould, the length of exposure and the ability of the immune system to provide protection. Nevertheless, experts agree that indoor mould is never a good thing. Most moulds can aggravate existing allergies, some can cause infections (especially skin and lungs) and toxic moulds can be poisonous when inhaled or ingested.
However, toxic moulds are always a danger - even to perfectly healthy individuals.Health Question & Answer
These days many schools are being inspected for mold and it is being found in a lot of them. Since mold has come to the forefront as one of the leading reasons people have indoor allergies, schools are being scrutinized more closely.
There has been a rise in the number of visits to the doctor for allergy related illnesses in recent years. It has been discovered that mold in homes and other buildings can be responsible for a large number of these allergies.
Some schools have been forced to close or relocate children to temporary buildings while the school has had the mold remediation done.
Mould growth occurs within 48-72 hours from the initial wetting period. If the presence of moisture is noted, then drying should take place immediately in order to minimize the potential for mould growth.
Health effects for both humans and animals range from negligible to severe, depending upon the type of mould, the length of exposure and the ability of the immune system to provide protection. Nevertheless, experts agree that indoor mould is never a good thing. Most moulds can aggravate existing allergies, some can cause infections (especially skin and lungs) and toxic moulds can be poisonous when inhaled or ingested.
However, toxic moulds are always a danger - even to perfectly healthy individuals.Health Question & Answer